Pre-College Track

Students planning to attend college should be sure to discuss their plans and schedule with the Guidance counselor as early as possible in their high school careers. For students considering college, the following are minimal recommendations:

4 years of English​ 3 years of math (a math course during senior year preferred)​ 3 years of science (2-3 lab sciences)​ 3-4 years of social studies​ at least 2-3 years of the same foreign language (4 years for some high-level institutions)

Academically, a student should strive to rank in the upper half of his/her class and/or have a B average or better to be accepted for admission and to succeed.

The student should strive for involvement in volunteer and service activities at school, church and or community.

The student will take the ACT test in February. This may be retaken during September, October or December of the senior year, if necessary.

The student should take the initiative in making personal contact with the college or university of choice, and follow its recommendations for course scheduling.

For students desiring a college education without a specific career plan in mind, the Guidance Department recommends the following general areas of study:

Exclusive Institutions

If you are interested in attending a school which is very selective, such as UW-Madison, MSOE, an Ivy League school or the like, take into consideration the chart below. Displayed are the minimum number of courses required in different categories as well as what is typical of those who are accepted.

EnglishMinimum for Application is 4 Typical for Admission is 4+

Math ( minimum Algebra 1)Minimum for Application is 3Typical for Admission is 4+

Social StudiesMinimum for Application is 3Typical for Admission is 4

ScienceMinimum for Application is 3Typical for Admission is 4

Single Foreign LanguageMinimum for Application is 2Typical for Admission is 4

PE and HealthMinimum for Application is 2Typical for Admission is 2

Additional Academic & Fine ArtsMinimum for Application is 2Typical for Admission is 2+